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The Met Office often issues yellow, amber and red weather warnings to give the public a heads up on adverse weather conditions – including thunderstorms, wind, snow, lightning, ice and fog.

These advise people what climate to expect and can be done to lessen the potential impact to communities and buildings. While the three cautions signify different levels of impact to people, businesses and emergency responders, none should be ignored.

Here’s what the warnings mean, and what action you should take in the event of the warnings being issued.

Yellow

A yellow warning is issued for a variety of weather situations – including rain and fog – that will have only the lowest level of impact on people. This could be disruption to public transport and other means of travel, though most people will be able to go about their day-to-day business as usual.

They could also signal the possibility of more severe impacts to follow, however the likelihood of this is not high.

Amber

Amber warnings signify an increased chance of severe weather – such as thunderstorms – that’ll have a significant impact on communities and buildings. Think road and rail closures, power cuts and the potential risk to life and property.

Met Office advises people consider changing their plans and taking action to protect thier houses to minimise the impact.

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Red

In the most severe cases, like heavy thunderstorms and snow, a red warning will be issued. It signals dangerous weather is on the way and you definitely need to take action to keep yourself safe.

Substantial disruption to travel, energy supplies and infastructure is expected, and you should keep on top of the advice given by emergency services.

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